Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Helmer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Helmer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Shota Groenendijk comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Wise. Shota Groenendijk is shown the yellow card! Patrick Wise runs off the knock.
3.20
0-0John Wright flicks a high pass forward. Alex Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Henderson shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
6.01
0-0Steven Cort threads a neat ball through to Ralph Mcgreal. Ralph Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Younes Kossingou.
14.51
1-0Ralph Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson makes a probing pass between the defence to Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.42
1-0Anthony Human passes the ball forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
22.05
Anthony Human kicks a strong pass forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
27.45
John Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand shoots from distance but it is miles over!
30.36
Steven Cort deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Mcgreal. Ralph Mcgreal flicks a high ball forward to Alex Henderson who takes it down. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Francisco Prieto easily picks it out of the air!
32.07
1-0Alan Mann comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Scholz. Alan Mann is given a warning by the referee! Lennart Scholz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.26
Alan Mann threads a neat ball through to John Wright. John Wright darts forward. John Wright shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Francisco Prieto. Excellent save.
36.35
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.37
Alan Mann flicks a high pass forward. John Wright collects the pass. John Wright sees Victor Ketting in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Ketting lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
44.43
1-0Alan Mann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Mcgreal. Ralph Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Brand controls it well on his chest. Thierry Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Ketting but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
John Wright plays the ball forward to Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Liverpool kick off!
51.21
With vision, Steven Keegan laces a through ball forward to Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand runs straight at the defence! Thierry Brand tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.16
Carl Minto kicks a strong pass forward to Nabil Kechiouche. Nabil Kechiouche controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
54.47
Steven Cort deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Mcgreal. Ralph Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting makes a great pass forward. Alex Henderson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.05
Younes Kossingou takes the throw-in. Hakan Abdullah hits a low pass to Anthony Human. Anthony Human sees Taavi Arctopolitanus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Taavi Arctopolitanus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Wise.
60.55
Steven Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Alex Henderson controls it well on his chest. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Francisco Prieto manages to keep it out.
65.20
Anthony Human threads a neat ball through to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Chappuis who gathers it comfortably.
69.26
Showing composure, Carl Minto plays the ball forward to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer takes it forward alone. Eugenio Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.09
Steven Cort flicks a high pass forward. Steven Keegan controls it well on his chest. Steven Keegan threads a neat ball through to Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Thierry Brand provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
75.52
1-0Steven Cort threads a neat ball through to Ralph Mcgreal. Ralph Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Brand whips in a cross ball towards Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Carl Minto is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
77.31
1-0Liverpool have made a substitution with Duncan Edworthy replacing Alex Henderson .
78.31
Anthony Human deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.37
Eugenio Ferrer makes a probing pass to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.22
Ralph Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting plays a one-two with Duncan Edworthy and advances towards the goal... Victor Ketting makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Francisco Prieto with no chance!! Goal for Liverpool!
89.45
Anthony Human flicks a high pass forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus who brings the ball under control. Taavi Arctopolitanus threads the ball through into the box. Shota Groenendijk comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Steven Keegan catches Nabil Kechiouche on the ankles. Steven Keegan is warned by the referee! Nabil Kechiouche stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. René Chappuis (GK)
6
2. Patrick Wise (DEF)
6
3. Steven Cort (DEF)
7
4. Alan Mann (DEF)
6
5. Dean Wetherall (DEF)
6
6. Steven Keegan (MID)
6
7. Ralph Mcgreal (MID)
7
8. John Wright (MID)
7
9. Thierry Brand (ATT)
9
10. Victor Ketting (ATT)
9
11. Alex Henderson (ATT)
7
12. Mike Kuiper (MID)
0
13. Ruel Bellamy (MID)
0
14. Duncan Edworthy (ATT)
6
1. Francisco Prieto (GK)
7
2. Younes Kossingou (DEF)
6
3. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
6
4. Carl Minto (DEF)
6
5. Ross Banks (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Ferrer (MID)
6
7. Anthony Human (MID)
7
8. Nabil Kechiouche (MID)
6
9. Shota Groenendijk (ATT)
5
10. Taavi Arctopolitanus (ATT)
6
11. Lennart Scholz (ATT)
6
12. Gary Rae (ATT)
0
13. Tryggvi Gudmundsson (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Lopez (DEF)
0